For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 387 students in Malibu, CA.
The top-ranked public high school in Malibu, CA is Malibu High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Malibu, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Malibu have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Malibu, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Malibu High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Malibu, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Malibu High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30215 Morning View Dr.
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-6801
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-6801
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Malibu, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
30237 Morning View Dr.
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-0360
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-0360
Gr: K-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Malibu, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Malibu, CA include Malibu High School.
How many public high schools are located in Malibu?
1 public high schools are located in Malibu.
What is the racial composition of students in Malibu?
Malibu public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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